The Japanese begin cultivating the tree in the 1700s, and over time, they created an array of interesting leaf shapes and tree sizes. However, these beautiful maples were not known in the west until they were introduced to England in 1820. Now, these trees brighten up yards, parks, and other outdoor landscapes in countries all over the world.

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